IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026 has been officially released for admission to the MBA 2026–2028 batch. Candidates shortlisted for the Personal Interview round can check their status through the official login portal using their CAT credentials. Shortlisted candidates are required to submit the PI shortlist form within the prescribed deadline.
The institute has clarified that only candidates who selected IIM Calcutta in the CAT 2025 application form are eligible for the shortlisting process. The Personal Interview round is expected to be conducted in February 2026, and details related to the schedule and venue will be shared via registered email IDs.
IIM Calcutta MBA 2026 Shortlisting Cutoff Details
IIM Calcutta has maintained a clear distinction between the qualifying cutoff and the shortlisting cutoff. The qualifying CAT cutoff 2025 for the General category was 85 percentile. However, the actual shortlisting cutoff for the PI round is significantly higher.
Candidates shortlisted for the PI round typically have 99+ percentile in CAT 2025. Apart from CAT scores, the institute considers academic performance and work experience while preparing the shortlist.
IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026 Selection Criteria
The shortlisting of candidates for the PI-WAT stage is based on multiple academic and diversity-related parameters. These parameters are assigned specific weightage to ensure a holistic evaluation. Before checking the detailed weight distribution, candidates should note that the shortlisting score is calculated out of a total of 85 points.
Parameters | Weight |
CAT 2025 Score | 56 |
Class 10 Marks | 10 |
Class 12 Marks | 15 |
Gender Diversity Factor | 4 |
Total | 85 |
IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026: How to Apply
Candidates shortlisted for the PI round must complete the online form to confirm participation. The process is entirely online and requires document uploads. The steps below explain how candidates can complete the IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026 process.
- Visit the official IIM Calcutta website
- Navigate to the MBA admissions page
- Click on Interview Shortlist MBA 2026–28
- Log in using CAT 2025 registration number and email ID
- Fill in personal, academic, and work experience details
- Upload the required documents and submit the form
Failure to complete the form within the deadline may result in cancellation of candidature.
IIM Calcutta PI Shortlist 2026: Final Selection Criteria
Candidates who qualify the PI and WAT rounds will be considered for final admission. The final merit list is prepared on a 100-point scale. Before reviewing the final weightage structure, candidates should understand that the Personal Interview carries the highest weight in final selection.
Parameter | Weightage |
CAT 2025 Score | 30 |
Personal Interview | 48 |
Writing Ability Test | 08 |
Academic Diversity | 06 |
Work Experience | 08 |
Total | 100 |
IIM Calcutta will notify shortlisted candidates about PI dates and venues through email. Candidates are advised to regularly check official communication for further updates related to MBA admission 2026–28.
